Where Hawthorne Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hawthorne Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62821, 62827. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hawthorne Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hawthorne Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Hawthorne Township runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hawthorne Township
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hawthorne Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Hawthorne Township’s likely range; Hawthorne Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62821, 62827, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hawthorne Township adults…
Hawthorne Township runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hawthorne Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Hawthorne Township
No hospital or community health center in Hawthorne Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hawthorne Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Hawthorne Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hawthorne Township runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Hawthorne Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Hawthorne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Hawthorne Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Township | C− | 39.6% | 14.5% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Emma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carmi Township | C− | 38.6% | 14.8% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Maunie | — | — | — | — |
Emma Township and Maunie: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hawthorne Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hawthorne Township
Why doesn’t Hawthorne Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hawthorne Township.
What hospital is closest to Hawthorne Township?
Hamilton Memorial Hospital in Mcleansboro, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Hawthorne Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hawthorne Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Carmi Community Health Center in Carmi, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hawthorne Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.